Liran
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Liran reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The clean, contemporary quality of its ending — among the most common endings in modern American names — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Liran is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Liran is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning "my song" or "my joy" — from the Hebrew roots li (my) + ran (song, joy, melody). It's a lyrical name used in Israel that combines personal possession with one of the most universally positive concepts in any language.
Liran has a clean, two-syllable quality that makes it easy in any context, and its meaning is straightforwardly beautiful. Names built on the Hebrew ran (song/joy) root — Liran, Rani, Roni — have a musical quality that reflects their meaning directly. A name that sounds like what it means.
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Liran appeared in SSA records in 2005, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 28 recorded births, Liran has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Liran has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9 | #8532 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 19 | #11672 | — |
The Story of Liran
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Liran is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Liran are most likely born between 2005 and 2010.
How rare is Liran?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Liran is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 19 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2005–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | #8532 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13693 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8736 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12588 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2010